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One Way To Deal With Cops Who Lie? Blacklist Them, Some DAs Say

Eli Hager Justin George

January 17, 2019 |

The Marshall Project |

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Response Location: United States, St. Louis, Missouri

Across the United States, district attorney’s are creating blacklists, or “do not call” lists, of police officers that have allegedly lied, abused their power, or have been corrupted. The purpose is to prevent untrustworthy sources from testifying in court, allowing city prosecutors to build stronger cases. While many police departments and unions have opposed such lists, calling them unfair and subjective, prosecutors and communities have supported their use as a response to police misconduct.

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